Lindenhurst, Illinois Public Records

Additionally, the Village of Lindenhurst website provides access to building permits, code enforcement records, and other municipal documents that may be of interest to homeowners, business owners, and researchers.

Additionally, the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce actively supports the growth of small businesses, ranging from retail and hospitality to professional services and manufacturing. With a focus on fostering a business-friendly environment, Lindenhurst continues to attract new investment and opportunities for economic development.

The Lindenhurst Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city and its surrounding communities. Residents can access a wealth of information about the department's operations, including the most recent crime statistics, through the Illinois State Police website. The Lindenhurst PD also maintains a robust social media presence, allowing local residents to stay informed about public safety initiatives, crime prevention tips, and community engagement events. For those in need of assistance, the department's non-emergency line and online reporting system provide convenient channels for addressing a wide range of public safety concerns. In addition, the Lake Villa Fire Department stands ready to respond to emergencies and provide essential services to the Lindenhurst community.

Whether you're starting a new venture or expanding an established enterprise, the local government and business community in Lindenhurst are committed to helping you navigate the necessary paperwork and administrative requirements.

Lindenhurst voters are served by the Lake County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the village and all of Lake County. The Lake County Clerk, located at 18 North County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085 (phone: 847-377-2406, website: www.lakecountyil.gov/147/County-Clerk), serves as the official election authority responsible for voter registration, ballot preparation, early voting, election day operations, and vote counting. Illinois residents can register to vote online at www.ova.elections.il.gov (Online Voter Application) through the Illinois State Board of Elections, or in person at the County Clerk's office, at driver's license facilities, or through designated voter registration agencies. The registration deadline is 16 days before an election for online and mail registration, though Illinois offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated sites. Voters must be U.S. citizens, be 18 years old by Election Day, and have lived in their election precinct for 30 days prior to the election. The Village of Lindenhurst holds municipal elections in consolidated election years (odd-numbered years) on the first Tuesday in April. The next Lindenhurst municipal election will be held in April 2025, when voters will elect the Village President (Mayor) and Village Trustees to four-year terms. Three trustee positions are typically on the ballot in each consolidated election cycle. Local ballot measures, such as referenda on village matters, may also appear. Lindenhurst residents can find their assigned polling place by using the Lake County Clerk's polling place lookup tool at www.lakecountyil.gov/755/Where-Do-I-Vote or by calling the Clerk's office. Illinois law (10 ILCS 5/) makes numerous election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes), campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections (viewable at www.elections.il.gov), candidate nominating petitions and statements of candidacy filed with the County Clerk or State Board of Elections, and precinct-level election results published after each election. The Lake County Clerk publishes detailed election results on its website, showing vote totals by precinct, municipality, and county-wide races. In the November 2024 presidential election, Lake County reported approximately 63% voter turnout, with roughly 252,000 ballots cast out of approximately 400,000 registered voters, reflecting strong engagement in a competitive presidential race. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Lindenhurst and Lake County voters will decide several important races. Illinois will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), as Governor J.B. Pritzker's current term expires in January 2027. All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives and approximately half of the 59-seat Illinois Senate will be on the ballot, with Lindenhurst voters casting ballots for their representatives in the General Assembly based on redistricted legislative boundaries from 2021. Countywide, Lake County offices on the 2026 ballot may include County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, Recorder of Deeds, State's Attorney, Treasurer, Coroner, and County Board members (some districts), depending on term expiration schedules. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth's seat is not up until 2028, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's seat is not up until 2026—actually, Illinois' U.S. Senate Class III seat (currently held by Durbin) will be on the ballot in November 2026, making this a significant statewide federal race. Lindenhurst voters will also elect their U.S. Representative for Illinois' 10th Congressional District. Illinois offers robust options for voting by mail and early voting. Any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason by submitting an application through the Lake County Clerk's website, by mail, or in person. Applications must be received by the County Clerk by the Thursday before Election Day (five days prior), though voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted. Early voting typically begins 40 days before an election at the County Clerk's office in Waukegan and at numerous temporary early voting sites throughout Lake County, including locations near Lindenhurst. The County Clerk's website publishes the full early voting schedule approximately 45 days before each election.